Welcome to a home bursting with character and possibility in one of New Haven's most beloved neighborhoods. This stately home sits in East Rock a historic, tree lined enclave prized for its walkability, its mix of architecturally rich homes, and its easy access to East Rock Park, Orange Street's shops and cafes, and the Yale campus just minutes away. Step inside to a grand open staircase that sets the tone the moment you walk through the door. Gleaming parquet flooring flows throughout the home, paired with full length picture windows that flood every room with natural light. A formal dining room just off the entrance offers an elegant space for entertaining, while a beautiful sun room provides the perfect spot to unwind and soak in the light year round. Two full levels of living space offer room to grow, renovate, or reimagine. Outside, a fenced-in yard offers privacy and space to relax, and the detached two car garage adds everyday convenience that's hard to find in this part of the city. With its prime East Rock location and strong bones, 178 Cold Spring presents endless potential whether you're searching for a magnificent single family home to make your own or eyeing a smart investment near Yale for campus housing. Opportunities like this, in a neighborhood this sought after, don't come around often.
For sale
$979,000
178 Cold Spring Street, New Haven, CT 06511
6beds
3,711sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 9 days
- 1,770
- 53
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Natalie Zoef (860)882-8784,
Vanguard Private Client Grp 203-887-2553,
Andrew Stein 203-927-0455,
Vanguard Private Client Grp
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24200440
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator, Gas In Street, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Finished,Walk-up
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,711
- Total interior livable area: 3,711 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,711
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1246912
- Zoning: RS1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East Rock
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $516,390
- Annual tax amount: $20,636
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $979,000+8.9%$264/sqft |
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| 9/25/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/4/2021 | Price change | $899,000-5.4%$242/sqft |
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| 8/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $950,000+90.4%$256/sqft |
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| 3/27/2019 | Sold | $499,000-10.9%$134/sqft |
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| 2/24/2019 | Pending sale | $560,000$151/sqft |
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| 1/30/2019 | Price change | $560,000-6.5%$151/sqft |
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| 10/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $599,000$161/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,346 +2.3% | $516,390 |
| 2024 | $19,881 +3.5% | $516,390 |
| 2023 | $19,210 -6.4% | $516,390 |
| 2022 | $20,527 +13% | $516,390 +24.7% |
| 2021 | $18,169 | $414,050 |
| 2020 | $18,169 +2.1% | $414,050 |
| 2019 | $17,796 | $414,050 |
| 2018 | $17,796 +11.1% | $414,050 |
| 2017 | $16,015 -10.1% | $414,050 -3.5% |
| 2016 | $17,820 | $428,890 |
| 2015 | $17,820 | $428,890 |
| 2014 | $17,820 +1.8% | $428,890 |
| 2013 | $17,499 +4.9% | $428,890 |
| 2012 | $16,675 +10.4% | $428,890 +24.6% |
| 2011 | $15,107 | $344,120 |
| 2010 | $15,107 +4% | $344,120 |
| 2009 | $14,525 +23.5% | $344,120 +23.5% |
| 2007 | $11,757 | $278,544 +6.3% |
| 2006 | $11,757 +13.5% | $262,150 |
| 2004 | $10,363 +2.6% | $262,150 |
| 2003 | $10,101 +76.4% | $262,150 +60% |
| 2000 | $5,725 | $163,800 |
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